Kevin J. Lyons

Of Counsel

Overview

After almost 50 years running a litigation practice in public and private sectors with a focus in construction, environmental and commercial disputes, Kevin now focuses primarily on mediation and arbitration in these areas.  As a fair and considerate moderator, he has brought to working resolution dozens of cases. He has worked with individuals, public and private companies, governments, insurance companies, and professions including architecture and engineering. Disputes have involved construction both above and below ground, residential and commercial buildings, business contracts, indemnity and insurance, environmental liability, site remediation, and damages. Kevin’s wide-ranging experience includes working for companies ranging from family owned to Fortune 500 as well as with federal, state, and local governments.

Kevin is also an appointed Umpire under Sec. 292.35 Wis. Stats. to handle a multi-million dollar municipal cost recovery action for The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The role of Umpire involves mediation, negotiation, analytical and reporting skills for the parties and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Membership & Involvement

  • Board of Directors, Wisconsin Law Foundation
  • Supervising Attorney: Marquette University Law School, Mediation Program
  • Teacher-Mediator, Judge, Supervising Attorney: Marquette University Law School Mediation Program

Honors

  • Selected to the Wisconsin Super Lawyers list: 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Selected to The Best Lawyers in America® in Commercial Litigation: 2024
  • Selected to The Best Lawyers in America® in Criminal Defense: White-Collar: 2024
  • Selected to The Best Lawyers in America® in International Arbitration - Governmental: 2024
  • Selected to The Best Lawyers in America® in Litigation - Municipal: 2024
  • Selected to The Best Lawyers in America® in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants: 2024
  • Selected to The Best Lawyers in America® in Natural Resources Law: 2024
  • Selected to The Best Lawyers in America® in Environmental Law: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Selected to The Best Lawyers in America® in Construction Law: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024
  • Selected to The Best Lawyers in America® in Arbitration: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Selected to The Best Lawyers in America® in Mediation: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Selected to The Best Lawyers in America® in Litigation - Construction: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Selected to The Best Lawyers in America® in Litigation - Environmental: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024
  • Selected to Best Lawyers® in Arbitration "Lawyer of the Year" in Milwaukee: 2015, 2018, 2020
  • Selected to Best Lawyers® in Litigation – Construction "Lawyer of the Year" in Milwaukee: 2014
  • Selected to Best Lawyers® in Construction "Lawyer of the Year" in Milwaukee: 2013
  • Recipient, 2015 State Bar of Wisconsin President’s Award
  • M Magazine, Leading Lawyers (2014)
  • Listed as M Magazine Best Lawyers (2013-2015)

Resources & Insights

Education

University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D.

University of Notre Dame, B.A.

Admissions

  • Wisconsin
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